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District Technology Plan

July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2011


2a. Stakeholder Description




3. Curriculum


3a. Description of teachers’ and students’ current access to technology tools


3b. Description of the district’s current use of technology to support teaching and learning



3c. Summary of the district’s curricular goals that are supported by this plan.



3d. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for using technology to improve teaching and learning by supporting the district curricular goals.
K-3
4-6
7-8
Goal:
Goal
Goal

.
Year 1 Activities



Year 2 Activities



Year 3 Activities



Evaluation Instrument(s): Data to be Collected:



Schedule for Evaluation:



Program Analysis and Modification Process:







3e. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan detailing how and when students will acquire the technology skills and information literacy skills needed to succeed in the classroom and the workplace.
Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process



Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process






3f. List of goals and an implementation plan that describe how the district will address the appropriate and ethical use of information technology in the classroom so that students can distinguish lawful from unlawful uses of copyrighted works, including the following topics: the concept and purpose of both copyright and fair use; distinguishing lawful from unlawful downloading and peer-to-peer file sharing; and avoiding plagiarism (AB 307)

Objective 1 of 1:
Students will learn about information literacy, copyright, and the appropriate and ethical use of information technology.
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process
Teacher and student surveys
EdTechProfile student surveys
Semester
The technology committee will collect data, analyze the results, and make recommendations for program modification.


3g. List of goals and an implementation plan that describe how the district will address Internet safety, including how to protect online privacy and avoid online predators.

Objective 1 of 1:
Students will learn about Internet safety.
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process
Teacher and student surveys.
Semester
The technology committee will collect data, analyze the results, and make recommendations for program modification.





3h Description of the district policy or practices that ensure equitable technology access for all students.






3i. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan to utilize technology to make student record keeping and assessment more efficient and supportive of teachers’ efforts to meet individual student academic needs.
Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process



Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process




3j. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan to use technology to improve two-way communication between home and school.

Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process



Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process









3k.Describe the process that will be used to monitor the Curricular Component (Section 3d-3j) goals, objectives, benchmarks and planned implementation activities including roles and responsibilities.







4. Professional Development


4a. Summary of teachers’ and administrators’ current technology skills and professional development needs








4b. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for providing professional development opportunities based on the needs assessment and the Curriculum Component goals (sections 3d through 3j).
Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process



Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Evaluation Instrument(s):
Data To Be Collected
Schedule for Evaluation
Program Analysis and Modification Process




4c. Description of the process that will be used to monitor whether the professional development goals are being met and whether the planned professional development activities are being implemented.



5. Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software


5a. Describe the existing hardware, Internet access, electronic learning resources, and technical support already in the district that could be used to support the Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan.

Hardware


Software


Internet Access


Technical Support



5b. Describe the technology hardware, electronic learning resources, networking and telecommunications infrastructure, physical plant modifications, and technical support needed by the district’s teachers, students, and administrators to support the activities in the Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan.

NOTE from Brian: Below is a sample form I found in a southern CA district plan. I really like this format. The district created one form for each school.
XXX Elementary School (K-6)
Hardware

Internet Access

Electronic Learning Resources

Technical Support



Hardware


Software


Plant Modifications


Internet Access


Technical Support



5c. Benchmarks and timeline for obtaining the needed hardware, infrastructure, learning resources and technical support
Objective 1 of 1:
End of year 1:
End of year 2:
End of year 3:
Description of process to monitor whether goals and benchmarks are being reached




6. Funding and Budget


6a. List of established and potential funding sources.


6b. Estimate annual implementation costs for the term of the plan. (3-5 years)

Budget Code
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Justification for Expenses
1000
Certificated employees




2000
Classified employees
0
0
0

3000
Employee Benefits




4000
Materials & Supplies




5000
Other Services & Operating Expenses




6000
Equipment




Total
$
$
$



6c. Describe the district’s replacement policy for obsolete equipment.

6d. Describe the process that will be used to monitor Ed Tech funding, implementation costs and new funding opportunities and to adjust budgets as necessary.




7. Monitoring and Evaluation

7a. Describe the process for evaluating the plan’s overall progress and impact on teaching and learning.



7b. Schedule for evaluating the effect of plan implementation.



7c. Describe the process and frequency of communicating evaluation results to tech plan stakeholders.



8. Collaborative Strategies with Adult Literacy Providers

8a. Description of how the program will be developed in collaboration with those providers.




9. Effective, Researched-Based Methods and Strategies

9a Summarize the relevant research and describe how it supports the plan’s curricular and professional development goals.




9b. Describe the district’s plans to use technology to extend or supplement the district’s curriculum with rigorous academic courses and curricula, including distance-learning technologies